reflex epilepsy
Noun: A type of epilepsy where seizures are consistently triggered by specific, identifiable external stimuli or sensory experiences. This is a form of epilepsy in which attacks are induced by peripheral stimulation.
This term is used in medical and neurological contexts to classify and describe a specific seizure disorder. It describes a condition where seizures are not spontaneous but are provoked by a particular stimulus. * The patient was diagnosed with reflex epilepsy, with seizures triggered by flashing lights. * Reading reflex epilepsy is a specific form where seizures are induced by the act of reading.
- Reflex epilepsies (plural): Refers to the category or group of these conditions as a whole.
- Photosensitive epilepsy is one of the most common reflex epilepsies.
- Reflex anoxic seizure: A different, non-epileptic event often triggered by a sudden shock or pain, leading to a brief loss of heart rate and consciousness. (Note: This is a related but distinct medical condition).
- Stimulus-sensitive epilepsy: A synonymous term sometimes used in medical literature.
- Photosensitive epilepsy: A common subtype of reflex epilepsy where seizures are triggered by flashing lights or contrasting visual patterns.
- Stimulus-sensitive epilepsy
- Provoked epilepsy (in a specific, stimulus-bound context)
This is a specialized medical term with a single, precise meaning. It does not have common non-medical definitions.
This is a technical noun and is not used in idioms or phrasal verbs.
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a form of epilepsy in which attacks are induced by peripheral stimulation
